Your home is your place of refuge from the outside world. It is your sanctuary; your safe and ideally happy place. But if your mood is less than positive and cheerful when you’re at home, then you might want to make a few changes to lighten the way you feel. Here are some ideas that may be useful to you. #1: Bring in the light Light is a natural mood-enhancer, so if you suffer from dark moods because of a dark home, then you might want to do something about it. You might want to find ways to bring in more natural light, so consider renovating your home with a…

When we’re planning to buy property, most of us draw up a list of must-haves and must-nots. We then use these to ensure that we buy somewhere which suits our needs. Of course, our lists don’t always serve us well. Everyone knows, for example, that compromise is essential on your list of requirements. But, we speak less about compromising when it comes to our must-nots. Those of us who discard any new builds, for example, may refuse even to view properties like these. But, what if were to tell you that compromise is just as necessary here? Leaving yourself some leeway could see you getting a better property for less.…

Do you need to get a better night’s sleep? In this blog post, we are going to take a look at a couple of the major reasons why women today don’t get enough sleep. The first reason is that our babies don’t get enough sleep, and so neither do we! The second is because we don’t know how to switch off. So, let’s take a look… Ensuring your baby has a better night’s sleep so that you have a better sleep too… Becoming a mother is one of the most precious and beautiful things anyone can experience. Bringing a baby into the world offers intense moments of joy and happiness…

Wood is one of the best materials you can use to decorate your home with. Not only is it a natural choice, but it comes in many diverse styles and colours and it is sustainable, classic and sophisticated to boot. Not only that, but you can create a wide range of looks from the rustic to the opulent using wood in different ways. If you want to incorporate more wood into your interior decor, there are endless ways that you can go about doing so, which is why we’ve put together this quick guide to using wood in various ways in your home… Be Creative The great thing about wood…

Our homes are expressions of personality, spaces to reconnect with family and friends, and our sanctuary from the world – we save hard to afford them! It’s little wonder, then, that we want to make them as beautiful and welcoming as possible at this time of year. But while it’s easy to add interest to your decor with Christmas ornaments and pretty twinkling lights, once the festivities are over and you’re back to basics, you may be left craving a new look for your home. So, what will be the big themes in interior design for 2019? Expert predictions are already in from the tastemakers, so sit back, take a…

Recently we looked at how to create a guest-ready home this Christmas. Tis the season for hosting friends and family, after all. As such, creating a comfortable guest experience is at the forefront of many minds. Sadly, you’re freaking out at this point because, as it stands, your spare room is a study. Or a library. Or a junk room. The point is, it’s not the bedroom you need it to be. And, you’re running out of time to change that. Still, your guests have confirmed their arrival dates, and you need to do something fast. Luckily, this task doesn’t need to be as daunting as you think. First, you…

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If you sometimes find that you struggle to take proper care of your home, you might want to think about what kinds of options you have available here. The truth is that there are many things you can do to make it better, no matter how impossible it might seem, and bearing that in mind is often an important first step in ensuring that you can look after your home better in the future. In this article, we are going to take a look at some of the things you can do to look after your home better if you are struggling to at present. As long as you bear…